PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Napman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Focault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Focault has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jason Focault acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Napman
vs
Focault

178 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Napman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Focault!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Focault stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Focault wants it to stay on the feet.
Napman moves forwards but Focault connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Napman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Focault.

Napman gets caught flat footed, as Focault shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Focault looks gassed!

Napman has his foot on Focault's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Focault works his way back into a safe position though.

Napman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Napman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Focault stands and steps away. Napman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Focault tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Napman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Napman slips under a jab from Focault.
Focault leaves Napman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Napman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Napman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Focault misses with a straight right.
Focault keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Napman shoots for a takedown but Focault saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Napman gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Napman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Napman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Napman has his feet on Focault's thighs here. He's pushed Focault off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Focault screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Napman!